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Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Nebraska

18 accredited institutions in Nebraska offering liberal arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

18

Colleges

4,518

Graduates/yr

11

Public

Associate's

Top Degree

Ranked: Liberal Arts Programs in Nebraska

PublicAssociate's

Metropolitan Community College Area

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Nebraska at Omaha

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Central Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Mid-Plains Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Southeast Community College Area

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Northeast Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Nebraska at Kearney

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Western Nebraska Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

York University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

College of Saint Mary

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Nebraska Indian Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Doane University

Net Price <$30K

Chadron State College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Union Adventist University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Midland University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Bellevue University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Liberal Arts in Nebraska

Nebraska has 18 accredited colleges offering liberal arts programs, producing 4,518 graduates annually. Of these, 11 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Nebraska residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.